To love the Lord God above all, to love our neighbors as ourselves and to live out our Baptismal covenant so that we build a community transformed by the love of Jesus Christ.
adults will launch that day, with a forum led From the Rector by the Rev. Dr. Bill Hardwick. Bill is planning a
year of formation that will offer both in-person As summer wanes, I look forward to and online opportunities for deepening your launching this new program year with all of life of faith. you on September 9. It’s going to be big! Children’s programs will start the week Meanwhile, it’s a blessing to live here following, on September 16. We have plans and enjoy the last fleeting moments of for youth group events starting at the end of summer before school starts, the rain comes the month, including a Diocesan youth and we’re back in the swing of the event, which will be hosted at St. John’s the program year again. last weekend of September.
September 2018 September My family particularly enjoys the fabulous Opportunities abound for everyone to peaches and nectarines that we buy by grow spiritually at St. John’s this year! the flat (and eat in a couple of days) and As I write this letter in mid-August, we are the ridiculously large zucchini that appear about to close the window for receiving daily at church, grown in gardens applications for the vacant organist and producing more than any household could choirmaster position at St. John’s. We have ever hope to eat. We also enjoy the sweet received applications from several talented corn, which is proof alone that God loves us and qualified individuals, and I am excited to and wants us to know true joy in our lives. interview them with our search committee. One of our end-of-summer rituals is the The most up-to-date information on the annual Tri-Parish Picnic with St. Benedict’s, organist search will be in our weekly Lacey, and St. Christopher’s, Steamboat announcements and our online newsletter, Island. This year, we will hold the picnic on both called This Week at St. John’s. We Labor Day Weekend, September 2, at should know the timeline for completing the Tumwater Historical Park (802 Deschutes search on Celebration Sunday, September 9. Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501). Unfortunately, Alex Flannagan, who The liturgy starts at 10:30 a.m., with a planned to join us in the summer as our new picnic to follow. Hot dogs and youth minister, informed me in July that he will cheeseburgers will be provided, and be unable to fill the position due to members of St. John’s are asked to bring a circumstances beyond his control or ours. We side dish to share. I hope you can join us to wish Alex and Harmony all the best in settling celebrate the end of summer with our into their new lives here in Olympia, and we fellow Episcopalians from around Thurston look forward to welcoming them to the area County. in whatever way we can. Our search will re- The following week, September 9, will be open, and I look forward to telling you more our Celebration Sunday, when we in next month’s Chronicle. celebrate the start of our new program year. Our Christian Formation programs for Page 2 The Chronicle September 2018
Finally, let me give you an update on our master la primera comunión para las hijas de la familia y una planning project. We have been working with FORMA gran fiesta al final. Estas celebraciones se cerraron Construction all summer to get firm estimates on the con una celebración al aire libre en la iglesia el 19 de cost of the projects that need to be done at St. agosto en honor a la Fiesta de Santa María la Virgen. John’s. Replacing the roof, re-doing the electrical systems in the sanctuary, reinforcing the structure— each of these must be planned out and carefully estimated. You’ll hear more from the Master Planning Team about this process as it continues. It may feel like nothing’s been done, but that’s because we’ve been working with our contractors and professionals to get a big picture of the project. Once we have all the data, we can plan the future together.
Artículos en Español y Inglés Summer with the Spanish Ministry in St. John’s Church By Padre Don This has been a wonderful, busy summer for the members of San Juan. We started with a very successful Fiesta Latina on June 29. The rest of the season has been punctuated by baptisms, first communion celebrations and quinceanos celebrations. This is a record year with eleven quinceaneras. A highlight of the season was an outdoor mass held on the lovely lawn of the Guzman home, including a house blessing, first communion for the daughters of the family and a grand feast at the end. These celebrations closed with another outdoor celebration at the church on August 19 in honor of the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin.
Verano con el El Ministerio Español en la Iglesia de San Juan Este ha sido un verano maravilloso y ajetreado para los miembros de San Juan. Comenzamos con una muy exitosa Fiesta Latina el 29 de junio. El resto de la temporada estuvo marcado por bautizos, celebraciones de la primera comunión y celebración de quinceañeras. Este es un año récord con once quinceañeras. Lo más destacado de la temporada fue una misa al aire libre celebrada en el encantador césped de la casa Guzmán, que incluía una bendición de la casa, September 2018 The Chronicle Page 3
Safeguarding God’s Children nuestros niños a aprender a conocer y amar a nuestro By Padre Don Señor Jesucristo. Se espera que todos los niños que estén interesados en la Primera Comunión o en el Safeguarding God’s Children, a presentation of our sacramento de la Confirmación asistan a las clases Diocese, will be offered at St. John’s on Saturday, dominicales durante el año escolar. September 22, at 1 p.m. This program offers good information on keeping children safe, especially on making the church a place where they are protected. Thank You to Members and Friends This course is free and can be helpful to anyone. Our friends in St. John’s and the larger community Those who teach or assist with children at our church do so much to support Spanish Language Ministry. are required to take the course. This means that all of Thank you everyone! We are especially grateful to all us who have contact with the children have some of you who donated, attended and made auction common training to make our programs safer. purchases at the Fiesta. The program lasts about four hours and certificates of completion will be issued to the participants. Gracias a los miembros y amigos Nuestros amigos en St. John's y la comunidad en Salvaguardando los Hijos de Dios general hacen tanto para apoyar al Ministerio Hispano Gracias a todos. Gracias a todos! Estamos Salvaguardando los hijos de Dios, se ofrecerá una especialmente agradecidos con todos ustedes que presentación de nuestra Diócesis en St. John's el donaron, asistieron e hicieron compras en la subasta sábado 22 de septiembre a la 1 p.m. Este programa en la Fiesta. ofrece buena información sobre cómo mantener a los niños seguros, y especialmente sobre hacer que la iglesia sea un lugar donde estén protegidos. Faith Formation Este curso es gratuito y puede ser útil para cualquier persona. Aquellos que enseñan o ayudan Men's Group con niños en nuestra iglesia deben tomar el curso. By Bill Unbehaun Esto significa que todos los que tenemos contacto In early September, we will begin reading The con los niños tenemos un entrenamiento común para Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey. This hacer que nuestros programas sean más seguros. book explores how best to present the ideas of religion El programa dura aproximadamente cuatro horas to children and nourish their spiritual life. It summarizes y se emitirán certificados de finalización para los the material used in Catechesis of the Good participantes. Shepherd, which will be coming back to St. John's soon.
Children’s Education Program Contact Bill Unbehaun ([email protected]) or Doug Dornhecker if you have questions. We meet After Labor Day, our regular classes for children will Saturday mornings at 8:30 at the church. resume at 6 p.m. on Sundays. The purpose of these classes is to help our children learn to know and love our Lord Jesus Christ. Any children who are interested Retreat Weekend in the Diocese of in First Holy Communion or the sacrament of Olympia Confirmation are expected to attend the Sunday By Pam Tinsley classes for the school year. “Come and See… Go and Tell” offers an experience of spiritual renewal. Guests will experience Programa de educación para niños God’s unconditional love while deepening their Después del Día del Trabajo, nuestras clases understanding of Jesus’ teachings. Stories of faith regulares para niños se reanudarán a las 6 p.m. los presented on the weekend encourage living out our domingos. El propósito de estas clases es ayudar a baptismal covenant in our daily lives. Page 4 The Chronicle September 2018
members of the Parish. The program will kick off with a special Sunday Forum on September 9. Tract 2 is an independent reading program that will offer participants the opportunity for online discussion. It will be divided into seasonal offerings of books focusing on Scripture, Worship and Theology. Participants can choose from three books each season, reading them at their own pace and joining others online to post and respond to comments. The online discussion will be available on St. John’s internet program called Base Camp (in progress). The books for the fall season are: Guest cost of $100 includes all retreat materials, all • Conversations with Scripture: the Gospel of Mark meals and snacks and two night’s lodging. The dates by Marcus Borg are October 19-21, 2018 at Dumas Bay Centre, • Gathered for God by Dent Davidson and Jeffrey Federal Way. Lee For additional weekend information and an • The Episcopal Way: Church’s Teachings for a application, please contact Pam Tinsley Changing World Series: Volume 1 by Eric H. F. Law ([email protected]) or visit www.olycursillo.org. and Stephanie Spellers Copies of these books will also be available in early Adult Formation at St. John’s September. The “Way of Love at St. John’s” Set to Debut Sunday Forums September 9 St. John’s will continue to offer its Sunday Forums, By The Rev. Dr. Bill Hardwick which meet at 9:15 a.m. beginning September 9. A As autumn nears, so does the start of the 2018-2019 tentative schedule for the first month of the Forum is: Adult Formation program at St. John’s Church. • September 9, Introduction to The Way of Love at St. Tracts for the Way of Love at S. John’s John’s; the first component, Turning to Christ Based on the program created by the Episcopal • September 16, Ministry Fair (after both services) Church Center, the Way of Love at St. John’s will have • September 23, St. Teresa of Avila, led by Usrah two tracts. Peck Tract 1 is a book discussion group using Pilgrim: • September 30, A taste of Come and See… Go and Turning to Christ, A Course for the Christian Journey, by Tell (the Cursillo experience), led by Pam Tinsley Stephen Cottrell, Steven Croft, Paula Gooder, Robert and Caroline Horrigan Atwell and Sharon Ely Pearson. Pilgrim is designed for Other Adult Formation Groups use by discussion groups to allow both new and long- In addition to the two tracts and Sunday Forums, time Christians to explore what it means to travel the following Adult Formation groups will meet: through life on a journey with Jesus. The program is divided into five segments of four sessions each, • Women’s Spirituality Group, 10 a.m. first Saturday following the first five components of The Way of Love of each month (Turning to Christ, Learn, Pray, Worship and Bless). Book • Men’s Group, 8:30 a.m. Saturday copies will be available in early September. • Centering Prayer, noon Thursday Participants will be able to choose between two • Bible Study, 10 a.m. Wednesday (resuming book groups meeting on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. September 12 with a study of Genesis) and Thursdays at 10:45 a.m., each facilitated by Questions? Feel free to contact me at [email protected]. September 2018 The Chronicle Page 5
Women’s Spirituality Group welcomed campers from all walks of life and By Julia Moore experiences. There was a broad representation of genders, ages, abilities, races and ethnicities, types of Women’s Spirituality Group will recommence on families, and socioeconomic status. It is a blessed Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 10 a.m. – noon in event to see the youngest members in our community the Guild Room due to the holiday weekend on the come together, many of whom were at first strangers first Saturday. Future monthly meetings will be on the to one another. They were welcomed into the fold first Saturday of the month. with love and warmth in an experience growing a In September, we will read a selection from My connection with God. Grandfather’s Blessings, by Rachel Naomi Remen, Throughout the week, there were nervous smiles followed by discussion, refreshments and conversation during settling in, followed by laughter. There were time. moments of triumph, yawns of exhaustion, trials of You do not have to buy the book. All women are patience, tears of departure and more. invited to come, restore your spirits and make new Counselors and volunteers spent many hours in friends. service, sacrificing time away from jobs and other obligations, to ensure that youth had an experience to remember at Camp Michael. Our counselors and Children & Youth volunteers often say that they once went to Camp Camp Michael Explores Faith in Time: Our Michael and it was life-changing. They express a Call to Love One Another desire to give back and help continue the legacy that Brother Michael established decades ago. By Denise Hammer Words cannot express the gratitude for this gift, for July was a busy time for youth who included the this priceless service to others. As Camp Coordinator, I 46th annual Camp Michael as part of their summer. thank the many, many people who helped during In all, Camp Michael welcomed nearly 70 campers camp, who sponsored a camper, or who prayed for and counselors-in-training to a week of fellowship and our ongoing mission. We hope to see everyone again faith exploration. Twenty-five of those children had ties next year for our 47th year of camp! to St. John's, representing families from all three Sunday services. St. John's provided financial sponsorship to seventeen children. Youth joined us from around the state, and we even had counselors attend from Idaho! The weather did not disappoint with very warm (hot!) weather giving campers every reason to hang out at the waterfront and seek out shade and water. On Thursday, campers enjoyed Backwards day, including breakfast for dinner, outdoor worship services around the campfire and a swim at sunset before bed. Camp had all the usual fun events throughout the week, including daily worship, entertaining prayers before meals, Compline around the campfire, lakefront activities, arts and crafts, and moments of quiet and rest. Camp Michael continues to embody the Episcopalian value of being an experience that respects the diversity of every individual and Page 6 The Chronicle September 2018
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Around the Parish one on the counter by the commercial dishwasher) to encourage the deep sinks to empty CHAT Continues with Holy Hospitality on completely. Sundays • Rinse cups and/or other dishes and put them in Upcoming CHAT (Coffee Hour after Ten-thirty) host the dishwasher. If it's nearly full, set it on Sensor team leaders are: Wash and start it (dishwasher soap is under the • September 2, Mary Knotts sink). If it's full of clean dishes, empty it and then • September 9, Ron Leo put in whatever dishes you've used. Don't just leave them in the dish bin. • September 16, Mary Ann Mahurin There is no Dirty Dish Fairy, much as we want one! • September 23, Carolyn Maddux • Take used and soiled dishtowels and cloths home • September 30, Lin Hampton to wash and return. • October 7, Mark Teply • October 14, Caitlin Bird Library Ministry If you haven't joined a coffee-hour team and are By Diane Russell up for helping prepare simple snacks, please contact Your Library Ministry has completed its inventory, Carolyn Maddux at 360-426-2268 or reducing the book list from over 2,066 to 1,418 titles. [email protected]. Many of the discarded books were sold at the June Jumble with the others traded in at Half-Price Books. Annual Harvest Potluck Look for a new list by author, title or Dewey Number. By Chuck Moore Always feel free to submit your requests by author, title or subject in the library check-out box. The Annual Harvest Potluck will be held on Friday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. We'd love to have you join On September 15 at 9:30 a.m., we're hosting the us for a celebration of agriculture's bounty at the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Librarians changing of the seasons. Please bring either a side or (PNACL) meeting at St. John's, featuring a main-dish portion-sized for 5-6 people. Wine and presentation on art in worship. You're welcome to coffee will be provided. attend. We begin our gathering with light refreshments prior to the presentation. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Moore at [email protected] or the Parish And be sure to visit the library to see Forrest Administrator. Hope to see you there! Bentley's latest watercolor offering. His work will be on display through September.
Kitchen Notes By Carolyn Maddux Music Notes The Compline Choir continues to present its Sunday St. John's has no official kitchen committee, so we evening service at 8 p.m., a quiet choral service with are all on our honor when we use the kitchen. Those time for reflection. Please join us. who use the kitchen are asked to be sure to: Upcoming Music Events • Remove ALL leftovers. (A bag of plastic containers can be used to take home portions of leftover • Sunday, November 11—Seattle Pro Musica – 2018 food.) Leaving food items in the refrigerator means marks the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, the that they will end up in a revolting condition. “war to end all wars.” We celebrate this spirit of peace with carols and holiday music from • Clean the countertops and sinks, and don't forget England, France and Germany. the backsplash behind the sinks. • Sunday, December 9 - The Esoterics • Scrub out large pans in the deep sink, and put them where they belong. Use a squeegee (there's • Thursday, December 20 – Lessons and Carols Page 8 The Chronicle September 2018
Olde English Christmas Faire Father, and it is called that because ideas presented Saturday, November 17, 2018 by a priest named Arius were at the heart of the By Laura Tayne struggle. Rubenstein has researched the era and the disagreements very thoroughly and there were clearly Our annual Christmas bazaar puts the "fun" into much more than issues of the interpretation of the fundraising. faith involved (like politics, social change, economics, The Parish Hall and rooms down the hallway are and travel). brimming with tables of baked goods, art, The simplest way to explain the disagreements, handcrafted goods and curiosities, vintage jewelry might be to say that clergy (especially Bishops) and small antiques, and fresh wreaths and greens. understood Jesus to have been God from before the There will be festive music in the Sanctuary, and used Creation, while Arius (and his followers, many of them books will be offered in the library. Fresh greens and Bishops too) suggested that perhaps God the Father pub food fill the church with wonderful aromas of created Jesus as a man, and then, after his perfect life Christmas and hospitality. and death, Jesus became divine. We call it a Heresy All parishioners are encouraged to join in, both by now because of the Church, but at the time matters attending and helping with preparations. were not at all so simple. At numerous times in the Ways to help: early fourth century, the ideas of Arius actually predominated in the church (especially in the East), Donate – and a multitude of political and social issues got • Used books mixed up in the issues throughout Arius’ time and after. • Small interesting items for children to buy The story parallels modern religious conflicts in inexpensively to give as gifts many respects. I hope St. John’s readers will enjoy and • Bottled goods (vinegar, jam, lotion etc.) as prizes reflect on When Jesus Became God. for a parlor game Pitch in – Beyond the Walls • Help set up tables after church Sunday, Nov 11 Interfaith Works Appointments • Help decorate the week prior to the Faire By Deacon Terri Lolcama • Greet and hand out complementary shopping Social Justice and Peace through Interfaith bags on Faire Day Understanding and Cooperation • Post a flyer or two at your grocery store or St. John’s has faithfully supported Interfaith Works workplace for many years. • Have a table and sell your handmade good Most recently, Julia Moore and Janet Cherry have For information, please call Laura Tayne 360-357- been our board representatives. Janet has now 5537 agreed to serve on the Advisory Council for Homeless Services. The Bookworm’s Nook I have been invited to serve as St. John’s By Jenny Louden representative on the IW Board of Directors. The board The book I’m writing about this month, When Jesus has direct responsibility for the IW budget and Became God, by Richard Rubenstein, is exciting and overseeing how money is dispensed. The Board also thought-provoking. I strongly recommend it to anyone oversees the co-executive directors. The board meets interested in history or in theology. once per month, along with additional meetings for subcommittees. The book is an account of what modern Christians generally call the Arian Heresy. The Arian Heresy refers St. John’s still needs a representative on Program to a major disagreement in early fourth century Council, which meets once per month, September to Christianity about the relationship of Jesus to God the June. It consists of representatives from numerous faith September 2018 The Chronicle Page 9
communities who update their communities, promote By Sue Michie and help at IW events and engage with other faith Thank you for your continued support of Arnol and communities. This council discusses topics such as Alondra at El Hogar in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. homelessness, sanctuary and response to attacks on Your loose change, and any dollars and/or checks, faith communities. placed into the colorful offering plates on second If you want to be part of this ministry, please Sundays, go to support Arnol and Alondra. Please contact Deacon Terri at [email protected] or by keep them, the other students, and the staff at El phone at 360-754-8819. Hogar in your prayers. As representatives of St. John’s, Janet and I will The next Second Sundays are September 9 and make a team effort to bring all the information and October 14. events to our Outreach Committee and the Parish A letter from Erika Skafel, Coordinator of N. family. We both are honored to serve God in our American Relations at El Hogar in Honduras, follows. community. When a child enters El Hogar’s elementary school or the Technical Institute (ITSM), they are not only Little Red School House a Huge Success! entering a home, they are entering a community. Thank you St. John’s parish family for your donations They and their family have sacrificed a lot for them to of school supplies, back packs, socks and underwear be here, and in turn, the community does their best to for the Little Red School House distribution held on ensure they feel like they belong. August 16. It can be overwhelming when you start something Over 2,500 children benefited from your generous new in a completely new setting. The children who giving. Any remaining items will be held for the various come to live at El Hogar have left everything that is schools to use for those in need during the year. familiar to them to come to a place that is completely unfamiliar. The children who come to El Hogar for day Remember all families in your daily prayers as they school are also entering a new environment, different move through the school year. from a typical school. It’s a new place, with new people and different expectations. They leave behind CIELO: Save the Date November 3 an established routine and the unknown can provoke This is a quick note to ask you to save the date for anxiety and fear. our annual Día de los Muertos celebration and Understanding that the transition is not easy, the fundraiser the evening of Saturday, November 3. Back staff and students at El Hogar consider the physical, by popular demand, we'll end the evening with Latin psychological and spiritual well-being of the child as dancing! Please click on the links below for more they welcome them into the community. They follow a information. detailed “Family Placement” process to ensure that Also, we are still seeking sponsorships if you are a the integration of each child is successful. business owner and would like to participate in that When a new child arrives at El Hogar, they are capacity. We hope to see you there! assigned a “buddy”. The buddy accompanies them Click here to purchase tickets: as they are introduced to the teachers and staff at El Hogar and have a tour of the campus. They will take https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jhkTvSl8Ck eLROGMsdNtRg?t=1532997239 them to their classroom to introduce them to their learning environment. They will take them to the Click here to sponsor the event: dining room to show them where they will eat. If the https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/wo3_KWyv child will be living at El Hogar, they will take them to q7GGi0MZ4nrO6w the dormitory to show them their bed. The buddy will also support the staff in teaching the new child the Our Students Arnol and Alondra at El norms of life at El Hogar; what their daily routine will Hogar be, what their rights and privileges are; and what happens when they do something incorrect. Page 10 The Chronicle September 2018
Outreach Report: St. John’s Supporting • A Legislative group networking with other Immigrant Families immigrant rights groups to educate political By Sherry Sullivan representatives and influence relevant legislation This is an incredibly stressful, anxious time for St. John’s also supports immigrant rights with immigrant families. So many are directly, traumatically financial contributions for legal assistance. Fr. R.C. impacted by changing federal policies and directives. promoted and supported the Diocesan Legal Defense The civil (not criminal) offense of being Fund, established by Bishop Rickel earlier this year, to undocumented (even for people who have been in which Outreach contributed $1,500. Recently, the the country for decades, working and contributing to Bishop called for additional donations when the fund society) is now grounds for arrest and deportation. became dangerously low. Outreach allocated an People seeking asylum at the U.S. border from additional $1,000, approved by the Vestry. We hope violence and threats to their lives in their native that this can be “seed money” for individual countries are being arrested, placed in detention, and donations from parish members (and others) in deported. Recently, domestic violence and gang September, when the Legal Defense Fund will be our violence have been declared “insufficient cause” for Outreach focus. Offertory from our Tri-Parish Picnic asylum—a reversal of long-standing policy now being service will be dedicated to this fund. challenged in the courts. Under a new “zero- Legal defense funds, and other forms of financial tolerance” policy, asylum-seeking parents have been support, are crucial to preserving immigrant families forcibly separated from their children for extended and our diverse, inclusive communities in the current periods—weeks and months. Many remain separated aggressively hostile political environment. (some 400 children are still lost in the system), despite One recent victory was the result of many court orders that halted the practice and demanded individuals, a local immigration attorney, and the non- immediate reunification. profit Northwest Immigrant Rights Project coming What Are We Doing at St. John’s? together to help an asylum-seeking Guatemalan Members of St. John’s have joined others in the mother whose 8-year-old son was taken from her at community to actively work for immigrant rights in the border. Her husband had been murdered in various ways. Many of us belong to a group called Guatemala and the family threatened with more Strengthening Sanctuary, which meets bi-monthly in violence. Without friends or family in the area, she was the Parish Hall. required to demonstrate adequate financial support Formed in January 2017, this group strives to put into from the local community and then post a $13,500 practice what it means for Olympia to be a bond in order to be released and reunited with her “Sanctuary City.” Hard-working committees include: son. Financial support was pledged (and notarized) by 25 individuals from Strengthening Sanctuary; the bond • A Police-ICE group investigating practices of local (bail) was posted by a wealthy Seattle benefactor precincts that negatively impact immigrants through NIRP; and she was guided through the • A Faith Community group supporting newly process and gained her release because of the pro- achieved sanctuary status for Temple Beth Hatfiloh bono work of an Olympia immigration lawyer and her • An Education group making presentations to local assistant. After a frantic search, her son was finally schools on ways to support immigrant children and located in a Texas children’s detention center. She families flew to join him 2 days after her release (the ticket purchased by another benefactor). Her asylum case • A Know Your Rights/Family Safety Plan group continues there, under the auspices of a non-profit providing information to immigrants on how to protect themselves from ICE arrest and prepare legal service. Please follow this link for a brief video of her reunion with her son: their family in case parents are detained and deported https://www.facebook.com/TexasCivilRightsProject/vi deos/10155359676692035/ September 2018 The Chronicle Page 11
Recurring Schedule September 26, Wednesday Sunday 11 a.m. Daughters of the King, Guild Room 8, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, childcare at 9 a.m. 6 p.m. La Santa Eucaristía 6 p.m. Compline Choir Practice 8 p.m. Compline Service Monday 10 a.m. Monday Morning Crafters, Parish Hall 12:30 p.m. Quilting Group, Parish Hall Wednesday 7 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel 10 a.m. Bible Study, Parish Hall 11:15 a.m. Book Group, Parish Hall Thursday 10:45 a.m. Book Group, Parish Hall Noon Centering Prayer, Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. EfM, Guild Meeting Room Saturday 8:30 a.m. Men’s Group, Library Office Hours: Monday to Friday September Schedule 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (360) 352-8527 September 2, Sunday Email: [email protected] 9 a.m. Tri-Parish Picnic, Tumwater Historical Park Website: www.stjohnsoly.org/ September 8, Saturday Clergy and Staff 10 a.m. Women’s Spirituality, Guild Room Rector: The Rev. Robert (R.C.) Laird September 10, Monday Associate, Spanish Ministries: The Rev. Don Maddux 5:30 p.m. Strengthening Sanctuary, Parish Hall Ministry Intern: Pam Tinsley September 11, Tuesday Deacon: The Rev. Terri Lolcama 1 p.m. Busy Bees, Guild Meeting Room Organist/Choirmaster: Position Open 7 p.m. Building & Grounds, Library Pastoral Musician, Spanish Ministries: Sergio Gomez September 12, Wednesday Treasurer: Lance Avery 11:30 a.m. Pastoral Care, Guild Room Sexton: Sergio Gomez September 13, Thursday Parish Administrator: Lisa Norton 6 p.m. Budget Committee, Library Vestry: Bill Van Hook, Senior Warden September 14, Friday Mark Tepley, Junior Warden 6:30 p.m. Harvest Potluck, Parish Hall Mary Conley Law, Clerk of the Vestry September 16, Sunday Mark Hampton, Andrew Bird, Ricci Weatherman, Ministry Faire between services Michelle Sadlier, Denise Hammer, Michael Clifthorne, September 17, Monday Tracie O’Brien, Bill Van Hook, Catherine Atwell, Bob Noon Library Committee, Library LeRoy, Mary Knotts, Meredith "Nicki" Weekes September 20, Thursday 12:30 p.m. St. Mary’s, Guild Room Hear Ye Hear Ye! October Chronicle! 7 p.m. Vestry, Parish Hall Mail your October articles and pictures to your September 22, Saturday Chronicle editors, Maryjane Hancock and Christie 1 p.m. Safeguarding God’s Children, Parish Hall Guydish, at [email protected], no later September 24, Monday than September 15, 2018. 5:30 p.m. Strengthening Sanctuary, Parish Hall St. John’s Episcopal Church NON-PROFIT ORG. 114 20th Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501 U.S. POSTAGE P A I D OLYMPIA, WA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 44
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Ministry Faire Sunday becomes part of our community - both inside and September 16, 2018 following 8 & 10:30 a.m. outside the walls of our church. services Each group is encouraged to have a snack for us Drawings for adults and youth, wonderful to enjoy as we visit each table. This will constitute our prizes – be there to win! CHAT time as well. By Deacon Terri Lolcama This event cannot happen without volunteers from each group willing to man their table and help either Friday, Sept 14 or Saturday, Sept 15 at 10 a.m. to arrange the tables. I really need to know who is participating as table labels need to be made and we need to know how many tables to set up. Please let me know by calling 360-754-8819 (home) or 360-789-6491 (cell) or send email to [email protected] – As always we serve The Ministry Faire is a wonderful opportunity for together in Christ. each of the various ministries at St. John’s to invite our “15:1&5 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the newcomers into the life of our parish family. You won’t gardener. 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If want to miss it. you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much The “Vine and Branches” takes on life at this faire. fruit…” Be ready to share all the wonderful ways St. John’s